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Qantas to retire its A380 fleet by 2028 due to high maintenance costs
The airline plans to start retiring the superjumbo four years ahead of schedule as it prepares a next generation jet fleet.
Qantas said it will begin retiring its Airbus A380 aircraft in 2028, four years ahead of schedule, citing high maintenance costs, according to the Guardian Business.
The carrier also pointed to the availability of a new fleet of next generation jets, which will open up gate space as the airline moves away from the double deck superjumbo.
The A380 first entered commercial service for Qantas in 2008, and the aircraft’s quad engines have long been a familiar sight and sound for people living under Sydney flight paths, the piece notes.
The Guardian Business article frames the retirement as the end of an era for travelers who associate the A380 with quieter cabins and its distinctive layout with seating above and below.